Christopher Columbus
Introduction
Christopher Columbus (c. 1451 – 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the non-magical world, whose historical voyages are a cornerstone of Muggle history regarding the European colonization of the Americas. Within the wizarding world's established canon, his role is undefined, as he is entirely absent from the narrative of the seven original Harry Potter novels.
Canon Status and Mentions
Christopher Columbus is not mentioned by name in the seven Harry Potter novels written by J.K. Rowling. His historical significance, while profound in the Muggle world, does not feature in the curriculum of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including subjects like History of Magic or Muggle Studies. He is also not mentioned in the main ancillary materials such as the Fantastic Beasts films. While the writings on Pottermore delve into the History of Magic in North America, describing the interactions between European wizards and the indigenous magical population during the Age of Exploration, Columbus himself is never identified or referenced in these texts. (Pottermore) Consequently, there is no canonical information to confirm whether Christopher Columbus was a wizard, a Squib, or a Muggle who was unaware of the magical world. Any connection he may have had to wizarding society remains purely speculative.
